Keely Hodgkinson is a rising star in British athletics, specializing in the 800 meters event. Here are the key details about her career and achievements:
Olympic Success
Keely Hodgkinson Biography
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the then 19-year-old Hodgkinson won the silver medal in the women's 800m final with a time of 1:55.88, breaking the long-standing British record set by Kelly Holmes in 1995. Her performance also set a new European U20 and U23 record.
World Championships Medals
Hodgkinson has won multiple medals at the World Athletics Championships:
- 2022 World Championships (Eugene): Silver medal (1:56.38)
- 2023 World Championships (Budapest): Silver medal (1:56.34)
European Championships Dominance
She has been dominant at the European level, winning:
- 2021 European Indoor Championships: Gold medal (youngest ever winner in 800m)
- 2022 European Championships: Gold medal
- 2023 European Indoor Championships: Gold medal (defending her title)
Commonwealth Games and Diamond League
Hodgkinson won the silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. She has also won the Diamond League 800m title in 2021 and 2023, establishing herself as one of the best in the world.
British Records
In addition to breaking the British 800m record at the Tokyo Olympics, Hodgkinson has set new British records in the 600m indoor (1:23.41 in 2023, a world indoor best) and the 800m outdoor (1:55.19 in 2022).
At just 21 years old, Keely Hodgkinson has already achieved remarkable success on the global stage, cementing her status as one of the brightest prospects in middle-distance running. Her ability to break long-standing records and consistently perform at major championships has made her a source of pride for British athletics.
Keely Hodgkinson
